Installation of nine-tiered umbrella atop Royal Crematorium to be broadcast live

Members of the public will be able to watch a live telecast of the upcoming installation of the grand nine-tiered umbrella at the top of the Royal Crematorium for His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

On Wednesday, His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn will graciously preside over the royal cremation ground at Sanam Luang in the raising of the Nine-Tiered Great White Umbrella of State – the Nopphapadon Maha Sawetta Chat – and place it atop the Royal Crematorium for the late King.

The ceremony marks the completion of the construction of the Royal Crematorium, for which the auspicious time is between 5.19pm and 9.30pm.

The live broadcast starts at 4.50pm.

The Thaiger 102.75 FM will be carrying the broadcast until the completion of the ceremony.

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